How do these schools compare?
| Metric | VALLEY CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL | WALDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | MONTGOMERY, NY | WALDEN, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 945 | 447 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 35.8% | 44.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | VALLEY CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL | WALDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,914 | $26,914 |
| District | VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY) | VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (MONTGOMERY) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | VALLEY CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL | WALDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50.7% | 48.5% |
| African American | 8.4% | 7.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.3% | 32.0% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.7% | 9.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | VALLEY CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL | WALDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 236.3:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.0% | 19.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 90 | 10 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.